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Ubiquinol and a Coenzyme Q Reducing System Protect Platelet Mitochondrial Function of Transfusional Buffy Coats from Oxidative Stress

Milena Merlo Pich Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Alida Castagnoli Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Annalisa Biondi Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Andrea Bernacchia Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Pier Luigi Tazzari Servizio di Medicina Trasfusionale, Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy
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Marilena D'Aurelio Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Giovanna Parenti Castelli Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Gabriella Formiggini Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Roberto Conte Servizio di Medicina Trasfusionale, Policlinico S. Orsola, Bologna, Italy
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Carla Bovina Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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Giorgio Lenaz Dipartimento di Biochimica "G. Moruzzi", Università di Bologna, via Irnerio 48-40126 Bologna, Italy
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